Velo typically invests in Series A or early growth stage rounds. Our ideal investment candidates demonstrate strong early traction and a clear understanding of their unit economics and growth trajectory.

We also work in association with a gaming accelerator called RNG FOUNDRY for earlier stage investment opportunities. Once invested, we typically follow our rights for later investment rounds and work with management to define good corporate governance and reporting.

We will opportunistically evaluate later stage investments on an ad-hoc basis.

Evan is a chartered accountant with significant industry experience. The initial part of his career was at PWC in audit and corporate finance. Later he was both founder and CEO of a series of ventures focused on various segments of the online gaming sector, including founder and CEO of a gaming investment company listed on the London Stock Exchange’s AIM market. Since then, Evan has focused on venture capital, private equity and fund raising with a particular focus on gaming investments. Evan is married with 3 kids, is a hack cyclist and triathlete and when not occupied with family and business is often found tending to his flock of 3 bikes.

ANDREW READER - DIRECTOR

Andrew comes from an Investment Banking background having spent 5 years focussed on the execution of technology and consumer mid-market transactions with a particular focus on the gaming and gambling sector. Andrew is actively involved in the evaluation and execution of new investment opportunities as well as taking on governance and reporting roles within the portfolio. Andrew holds a BSc in Business Administration from the University of Bath and holds an ICAEW diploma in Corporate Finance.

STEYN VAN DER MERWE - ANALYST

Steyn is a graduate from the University of Edinburgh holding an MA with Honours in Philosophy & Economics. Steyn is passionate about investing and has previous experience in banking and alternative investment strategies. Steyn conducts research and analysis and supports the team on the day to day management of the portfolio and during execution of new investment opportunities.